Syringa persica

Persian Lilac

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Small deciduous shrub with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant purple flower panicles. Hardy, drought-tolerant, requires chilling for blooming.
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Plant Details

Common Name Persian Lilac
Family Oleaceae
Genus Syringa
Species Persica
Origin Iran
Blooming Late spring, fragrant purple panicles
Leaf Color Dark green to grey-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained fertile loam, tolerates alkaline and clay soils

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Watering

Regular watering during establishment; drought tolerant once mature. Water deeply but infrequently.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for optimal flowering; partial shade reduces bloom quantity

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer in spring. Avoid excess nitrogen to promote blooms over foliage.

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to remove spent blooms and shape shrub. Do not prune late summer or fall.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Powdery Mildew Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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